
6 bars 4.4 from 21 ratings
Julaid is a Portuguese bean-to-bar chocolate maker focused on direct trade practices to create small-batch, high-quality artisanal chocolate.
Based in the heart of Portugal, Julaid operates as a dedicated bean-to-bar chocolate maker.
The sensory identity of Julaid chocolate is defined by the intimate relationship between the maker and the bean. Because they manage the processing from roasting to tempering, each bar reflects a commitment to showcasing the specific nuances of the origin. The result is a profile that balances the natural complexity of the cacao with the precision of artisanal technique, providing a clean and deliberate tasting experience for those who appreciate the nuances of small-batch production.
Ethics sit at the foundation of the Julaid philosophy. The maker distinguishes their work through active direct trade practices, ensuring a transparent and equitable connection to the farming communities that supply their cacao. This approach allows them to secure high-quality beans while prioritizing the sustainability and well-being of the growers behind every harvest.






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1 award result for 1 bar, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
JULAID is a chocolate maker based in Portugal.
JULAID is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
Chof currently lists 6 chocolate bars from JULAID, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Yes. Chof lists 1 award result for 1 JULAID bar, from the Academy of Chocolate. The newest listed is from 2024: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2024 for 70% Brasil.
On average, JULAID bars are rated 4.4 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by what their bars disclose: origin transparency, ingredient purity and documented process.
JULAID works with cacao from Brazil, India, Peru, Philippines and São Tomé and Príncipe, with each origin equally represented across the bars currently on Chof.
JULAID sells directly through their website at https://julaid.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like JULAID, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Visit JULAID directly at https://julaid.com, or browse every JULAID bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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